Prerequisite |
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Undergraduate degree in engineering and a first course in matrix structural analysis or consent of instructor. |
| Course Objectives |
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At the end of the semester, the student will:
- Be able to derive stiffness matrices for truss, beam, frame and Constant Strain Triangle elements using Virtual Work (VW).
- Be able to derive the geometric stiffness matrix for beam and frame elements using VW.
- Be able to incorporate the geometric stiffness matrix into the analysis of beam and frame structures, and perform convergence checks to ensure that an accurate solution has been obtained.
- Be able to model and analyze three dimensional trusses and frames.
- Be able to model plane strain/stress structures and verify convergence.
- Be able to read technical literature on advanced topics in structural analysis and apply it to simple examples.
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| Course Requirements |
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Homework Assignments: About 14
Examinations: Three (3) exams and a final exam.
Software Requirements: MATLAB and SAP2000 will be used and are available through the Virtual Computing Lab. SAP2000 may not run on MAC computers.
Projects: A research/review paper on an advanced topic
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| Textbook |
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Matrix Analysis of Structures, Aslam Kassimali, Brooks/Cole, 1999, ISBN0-534-20670-0.
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| Computer and Internet Requirements |
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| Instructor |
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Dr. Vernon C. Matzen, Professor
Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908
Phone: (919) 515-7736
Fax: (919) 515-5301
E-mail: matzen@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/faculty/matzen/ |
